New rules from Brussels

The European Union is completing its final passage towards approval of new legislation regarding waste, raising the environmental standards bar. A process is beginning which will lead to the reduction of landfill and introduce new recycling objectives. In 2035 the use of landfill in countries in the EU must not exceed 10% of urban waste. 55% of this must be recycled by 2025, with the percentage rising to 65% in 2035.